Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #377 "A Mighty Fortress is Our God"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 113:1-3
**Hymn #265 "Spirit of God, Descend upon My Heart"

(please stand)

**Hymn #202 "When I survey the Wondrous Cross"

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Ephesians 5:8-21

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q's 29-30
**Psalm 51B"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: Isaiah 55:1-7
New Testament Reading: Colossians 3:1-11
Sermon: Already Dead to Sin from Romans 6:1-4

I. Introduction
II. An Irrational Objection Refuted

A. One of the most important Bible verses for the Christian
B. "Died to sin" is elaborated on the rest of the chapter
C. Indicatives and Imperatives

III. Conclusion and Application

A. What 6:2 is not saying

i. The Christian doesn't sin anymore
ii. The Christian "should" die to sin

B. Christian, you have already died to sin!

Hymn #489 "Blest Be the Tie that Binds"

(remain seated)

Communion

Response and Blessing

**Doxology #631 to the tune of: "For all the Saints"

(please stand)

Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, alleluia. Amen

**Blessing/Benediction